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From e.l.f. Cosmetics to the Catholic priesthood: The unlikely journey of Scott Borba

Scott Borba went from building the beauty empire behind e.l.f. Cosmetics to leaving it all to serve God as a Catholic priest.

U.S. bishops urge Congress to restore environmental funding

Bishop Shelton Fabre said funding for the Environmental Protection Agency and Interior Department would help protect creation, public health, and vulnerable communities.

Minnesota bishops praise new limits on addictive social media features for children under 15

“It will mean happier kids who are less anxious, less worried, and more focused on the present moment,” a spokesperson for the Minnesota Catholic Conference said.

New York Diocese of Ogdensburg will pay $45 million to sex abuse victims

The diocese filed for bankruptcy in 2023 after nearly 150 sex abuse lawsuits were filed against it.

Contemplative life proclaims God is worthy of being sought and loved, Spanish bishops emphasize

Pro Orantibus Day, observed May 31 this year in Spain, highlights the contribution of the contemplative life to the Church and the world and why it is so needed in a fast-paced distracted society.

Nearly 500,000 already signed up for main events of pope’s visit to Spain

One hundred sixty thousand people have already registered for the vigil scheduled for June 6 and 250,000 for the Corpus Christi Mass and procession.

Agreement allows daily pastoral access at Illinois ICE facility, faith leaders say

A Chicago-based Catholic and Christian advocacy group said it has struck a deal allowing “daily pastoral visits” to a federal immigration facility in Broadview, Illinois.

U.S. Catholic bishops urge immigration reform to uphold ‘God-given dignity’ in budget bill

Fifty‑four people have died in ICE custody since the start of fiscal 2025.

U.S. bishops plan Sacred Heart consecration, issue agenda for June meeting

The bishops' conference is set to hold its 2026 Spring Plenary Assembly in Orlando on June 10–12.

Archdiocese of Baltimore proposes nearly $170 million settlement for abuse victims

The vast majority of the settlement would come from insurance contributions, according to a filing from the archdiocese.